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Alen Hanson is making his first career start on Saturday, batting eighth and getting the call at second base against the Reds in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.

The 23-year-old has appeared in 15 games for the Pirates this season, but has totaled just eight plate appearances, going 2-for-8 (.250) with a double. He has speed to burn, as evidenced by his 36 swipes in 110 games at Triple-A this season. Sep 17 - 10:35 AM

Hanson will be available off the Pirates' bench on Tuesday night against the Cubs. The versatile 23-year-old has batted .266/.318/.389 with eight home runs and 36 stolen bases in 110 games this season at Triple-A. Aug 30 - 7:40 PM

Pirates optioned INF/OF Alen Hanson to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hanson served as depth for the Pittsburgh bench while Starling Marte was away on paternity leave. The 23-year-old went 1-for-2. He'll be back up at some point. May 19 - 2:49 PM

Pirates recalled INF/OF Alen Hanson from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hanson will just be receiving a brief cup of coffee with the Pirates in this stint with the big league club, as he is only being called up to take the spot of Starling Marte while Marte is on paternity leave (up to three days). The 23-year-old Hanson had been slashing .288/.309/.398 with two homers and 10 RBI over 118 at-bats for Triple-A Indianapolis. May 16 - 2:13 PM